My fiance’s dad is a solicitor. I am hopeful that I'll be able to get mate’s rates for conveyancing, but if not, what level of costs would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Stanmore?
Do compare pricing. Make use of our comparison tool on this site. Whilst fees seem to contrast greatly but the service one can expect are distinct between law firms as is true with the vast majority of professional services.
I have given 2 months notice to my existing landlord and have to vacate my let out property in Stanmore by the end of next month. Conveyancing for my house purchase has just started. How realistic is it to complete in three weeks as I wish to avoid having to find short term accommodation?
The normal practice is not to serve notice on a rental until exchange of contracts has taken place. Assuming that you have not already done so, update to your conveyancer and request that they apply pressure on the sellers lawyers, try to get a realistic time scale from them that everyone will look to achieve
I have recentlydiscovered that Action Conveyancing have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Stanmore for a purchase of a leasehold flat 10 months ago. How can I check that my home is in my name in the name of the former proprietor?
The quickest way to check if the premises is registered to you, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Stanmore conveyancing specialists.
My brother has suggested that I appoint his lawyers for conveyancing in Stanmore. Do I take his advice?
There are no two ways about it it’s preferable to select a conveyancing practitioner is to get referrals from friends or family who have actually used the conveyancer you're contemplating using.
I've found a house that seems to tick a lot of boxes, at a reasonable price which is making it all the more appealing. I have subsequently found out that the title is leasehold as opposed to freehold. I am assuming that there are particular concerns buying a leasehold house in Stanmore. Conveyancing advisers have are soon to be instructed. Will my lawyers set out the implications of buying a leasehold house in Stanmore ?
Most houses in Stanmore are freehold and not leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can assist with the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are purchasing in Stanmore so you should seriously consider looking for a Stanmore conveyancing solicitor and check that they have experience in dealing with leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the number of years remaining. Being a leaseholder you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want with the house. The lease comes with conditions such as obtaining the landlord’spermission to carry out changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a contribution towards the maintenance of the estate where the property is part of an estate. Your solicitor will advise you fully on all the issues.
I inherited a ground flat in Stanmore. Given that I can not reach agreement with the freeholder, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal make a decision on the sum due for the purchase of the freehold?
Where there is a absentee landlord or where there is disagreement about the premium for a lease extension, under the relevant statutes you can apply to the LVT to judgment on the sum to be paid.
An example of a Lease Extension case for a Stanmore flat is 27B Hillside in February 2010. the resulting premium, all other aspects of the valuation having been agreed between the parties was set at £8,250 This case affected 1 flat. The unexpired term was 70.25 years.
We are in the midst of selling our flat in Stanmore. Conveyancing lawyers are doing their job but we have been asked to pay an extortionate amount by the landlord. To date we have issued a cheque for £237 for a leasehold management pack and then a further £134.40 for supplemental queries supplied by the purchaser's solicitor.
Neither you or your property lawyer will have any say over the level of the fee for this information but the average fee for the information for Stanmore leasehold premises is £350. For Stanmore conveyancing transactions it is conventional for the owner to cover the costs. The landlord or their agents are not duty bound to answer these questions although many will be content to do so - albeit often at exorbitant prices disproportionate to the work involved. Regretfully there is no legislation that mandates set fees for administrative tasks. Neither is there any set time limit by which they are duty bound to provide the information.